A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED CRYSTAL CAVE A LIQUEUR, 19TH CENTURY

of rectangular form raised on four wheels with handles mimicking that of a sedan chair, the glass is cut into eight panels featuring a curtain and tassel continuous motif with a beaded rim all in gilt, the interior of the cave a liqueur comprising of,
a) four crystal decanters each featuring an etched floral motif with a rounded stopper, overall height: 19 cm (7 1/2 in.)
b) sixteen crystal stemmed glasses featuring an etched floral branch, overall height: 6.99 cm (2 3/4 in.), all on a glass square carrier with a gilt handle

CONDITION
In very good original condition. Minor patina to the gilt detailing on the exterior of the cave a liqueur resulting in discoloration. Visible green patina to the lower left edges of the cave a liqueur. Otherwise no significant issues to report.

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